engulf
To swallow up or completely cover something.
engulf in a sentence
- A giant wave rose up and engulfed the little sandcastle in seconds.
- Year by year, the jungle vines slowly engulf the ruined temple until the stones disappear.
Words that mean something similar
swallow, cover, swamp
More words about movement & action
- envelop: To wrap up or completely surround something.
- equip: To give someone the tools or things they need for a job.
- erratic: Changing suddenly and without any pattern.
- escapade: An exciting adventure that is a little naughty or risky.
- etch: To cut or scratch a design into a hard surface.
- evacuate: To leave a dangerous place, or to move people away from one.
- evade: To avoid someone or something by being quick or clever.
- expel: To force someone or something to leave or come out.
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Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test